Racing - Otsego Resort

Otsego Resort Race PROGRAM

Otsego Resort is proud to offer ski races and practice sessions for the 2025 ski season.  Ski racing is a long-standing tradition at Otsego Resort, formerly Otsego Club. Generations of families have memories of racing at Otsego and we are excited to welcome back ski racing in 2025.
 
Slalom and Giant Slalom (GS) practices are planned most Saturdays and Sundays throughout the 2025 season. Check out the Otsego Ski Racing Facebook group page for up to date schedule.
 
Race dates:
  • Saturday February 22, 2025 – Giant Slalom
  • Saturday March 8, 2025 – Downhill
    (age categories will be defined based on participants)
Race registration fees are $20 per race or $50 for all three (3) races. To register, please complete the race registration form below. Fees may be paid at the Otsego Lift ticket office. For additional information, please contact Oliver Baer, Otsego Ski Racing Director, at 312-989-4880 or email: racing@otsegoresort.com. Volunteers are needed on race dates to help with course work, race support and logistics. Please consider volunteering to help make these races a success.
 
Practices on Saturdays and Sundays are typically from 10:00 AM course set to 3:00 PM course take down. Practices are subject to weather conditions and personnel availability and may not occur on all weekends. Please check the Otsego Ski Racing schedule and Facebook page for updates.
 
Ski racing is open to everyone regardless of skill level or experience.
 
  • Adults: $20 per race day
  • Adolescents 13 to 18 years old: $10 per race day
  • Children 12 and under: Free
  • Otsego season pass holders: Free

Hot Shot Racing

Fee for the entire series is $70 and includes registration for all 8 races. The entry fee for individual races is $10 each. Makes checks payable to Otsego Resort. Sign up in person, or call at Otsego Resort Ski school

Registration: Racers should register at least 24 hours prior to the start of the race. Racers who registered for the entire series do not need to check in at the front desk as they are automatically entered on the start sheet each week. Racers not registered for the entire series will be placed at the bottom of the start order for both runs in their respective age/ sex class. 

Age/ Sex Classes: Age brackets will be the following for both Skier men and women, Snowboarder men and women: 11-13, 14-17, 18-29, 30- 39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 plus. Age is based on age on 12/31/24. If there are less than 3 in the bracket, move up one.